Explorer Scouts (14-18 years old)

14 – 18 years

Find your space

Explorers are a go-getting group of young people aged 14 to 18. Together, they make up the fifth section of the Scouts. Week in and week out, they gather in groups called Units to try new things, make new friends and conquer the small task of changing the world.

Being an Explorer is all about discovering the world on your own terms and making the most of what you have, wherever and whoever you are. Alongside your new friends, you’ll master the skills that will make you feel stronger and happier in the long run, and try things you’d never get the chance to do at home or at school.

Explorers in Barnet

We have 8 Explorer Units across Barnet. Click on a Unit to see their meeting times and venue:

Merlin Explorers

Tuesdays in Mill Hill

Evolution Explorers

Wednesdays in Mill Hill

Legacy Explorers

Wednesdays in Southgate

Woodside Park Explorers

Wednesdays in North Finchley

Endeavour Explorers

Thursdays in Mill Hill

Vernon Ventures Explorers

Thursdays in New Barnet

Harlequin Explorers

Thursdays in Finchley

Les Apache Explorers

Fridays in Cricklewood

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a fantastic way to develop skills, fitness, service and adventure. In Barnet we run a Borough-wide DofE Group that meets from 7.30 – 9.15pm on the 4th Wednesday of every month (except school holidays) at Frith Grange Scout Campsite. In addition to the Borough group, Endeavour, Vernon and Woodside Explorer Scout Units each run their own DofE expeditions, so there are plenty of ways to get involved locally.

Young Leaders

Many of our Explorers also enjoy helping out at a younger age section, as part of the Young Leaders’ Scheme. In Barnet their are regular opportunities for our Young Leaders to develop their own confidence running games, planning activities and supporting their local Scout Groups. Find out more here.